{"id":19690,"date":"2025-07-16T19:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&#038;p=19690"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T03:57:03","slug":"champions-mile","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/champions-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Betting Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Champions Mile betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 spring race at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer <strong>pre-nomination Champions Mile betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/futures\">futures Champions Mile odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-In Champions Mile markets are then available following the official Champions Mile nominations taken the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the Champions Mile field is then available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Champions Mile <\/strong>often favours the season&#8217;s best Cox Plate graduates who have a great Champions Mile record, plus the Sydney raiders who have a strong strike-rate over their local Victorian counterparts in the Melbourne Cup Carnival showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Mile race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the Australian-trained horses with the majority having already run top three in a previous spring Group 1 race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>best online betting on the Champions Mile<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both the Champions Mile and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions <\/strong>Mile <strong>Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Mile field<\/strong> attracts a line-up of top-line horses each season with runners coming from mainly local Sydney and Melbourne stables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Acceptance Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to take note of <strong>when the Champions Mile field is out<\/strong>, <strong>what time Champions Mile nominations close<\/strong> and the official <strong>Champions Mile acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a Champions Mile bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the official Champions Mile field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 Champions<\/strong> <strong>Mile Nominations<\/strong>: Close on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:00pm (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Champions Mile Final Field<\/strong>: Revealed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:30am (Melbourne time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Champions Mile Barrier Draw<\/strong>: Conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mr Brightside winning Flemington's 2024 Champions Mile\" class=\"wp-image-19693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-876x584.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-657x438.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0V9A1412-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr Brightside winning Flemington&#8217;s 2024 Champions Mile. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can you bet on the Champions Mile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to bet on this year\u2019s Champions Mile race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Mile odds and online betting tips on the Champions Mile <\/strong>are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the four and five-year-old runners who have a great recent record and graduates out of earlier spring races like the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I find the Champions Mile odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest odds and updates on the Champions Mile, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It&#8217;s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market&#8217;s perception of each horse&#8217;s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Place a Bet on the Champions Mile Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to know how to make a bet on the Champions Mile?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Champions Mile betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Champions Mile online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place a Champions Mile bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Champions Mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Champions Mile is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re diving deep into the latest Champions Mile race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Flemington Racecourse, the Champions Mile has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This important spring race showcases Australia&#8217;s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country as the action of the Melbourne Cup Carnival comes to a close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet on the Champions Mile in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Check out the Champions Mile betting guide, Champions Mile form guide and our expert Champions Mile tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose a Champions Mile bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Champions Mile Trifecta. There are many more Champions Mile betting options available so make sure to check out our Champions Mile betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Select the Champions Mile horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Champions Mile nominations or Champions Mile field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the popular betting markets for the Champions Mile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>betting on the Champions Mile<\/strong>, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exotics: <\/strong>These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Win &amp; Place:<\/strong> Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each-Way:<\/strong> A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn&#8217;t win but finishes in the top positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes betting on the Champions Mile so popular?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that the Champions Mile is one of the final Group 1 Melbourne races run during the festival and one of the <strong>key races at the Melbourne Cup Carnival <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the final Group 1 mile race of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, it consistently attracts the best middle-distance horses from both Australia and overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elite Competition: <\/strong>The race is a weight-for-age event over 1600m, which means the best milers from around Australia and sometimes the world are competing on an even scale. This guarantees a true test of a horse&#8217;s ability and provides a strong form guide for future races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cox Plate &amp; Other Lead-Up Form: <\/strong>The Champions Mile is perfectly positioned on the calendar for horses coming out of other major spring races. Punters can analyse form from events like the Cox Plate, Toorak Handicap, and Epsom Handicap, giving them a clear picture of which horses are in top form and ready to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Big Price Upsets:<\/strong> While many favorites have won, the Champions Mile is also known for big-priced upsets. This unpredictability attracts punters looking for value, with recent winners like Pride Of Jenni ($13) and Alligator Blood ($9) coming from a double-digit starting price. This adds an extra layer of excitement and possibility for a big payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flemington&#8217;s Course: <\/strong>The 1600m start at Flemington gives every horse a fair chance to find a position before the long, straight run to the finish. This reduces the risk of being caught in traffic and allows the best horse on the day to have a clean run, giving bettors more confidence in their selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes the Champions Mile so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile field is almost exclusively comprised of Group 1 winners or horses very close to that level, the race consistently drawing a star-studded line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1600m spring event every season to see if their <strong>bets on the Champions Mile race<\/strong> won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile currently offers A$3,000,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the <strong>list of VRC Champions Mile champions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses can run in the Champions Mile?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile field has a 16-starter limit plus emergencies with final acceptances announced the Wednesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Mile race tips<\/strong> centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in events like the Cox Plate, horses with previous experience at the Flemington track, and confirmed Group 1 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Champions Mile is a weight-for-age race<\/strong> meaning the older a horse is the more weight they will carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many mares have won the Champions Mile in recent years?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the year 2000, four mares have won the Champions Mile with Sky Cuddle (2004), Divine Madonna (2006), Shillelagh (2017), and most recently Pride Of Jenni (2023). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age group has the best recent Champions Mile record?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Four-year-olds have dominated the Champions Mile results in recent years with 11 saluting between 2000 and 2024, most recently Best Of Days (2018). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>oldest recent Champions Mile winner<\/strong> was Mr Brightside (2024) who was the last seven-year-old to win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> youngest recent Champions Mile winner<\/strong> was Skyjack (1974) who was the last three-year-old to win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2000 and 2024 the breakdown of Champions Mile winners by age (in Australia) is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3YOS \u2013 0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4YOs \u2013 11 <\/strong>(latest Best Of Days in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5YOs \u2013 7 <\/strong>(latest Superstorm in 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6YOs \u2013 5 <\/strong>(latest Pride Of Jenni in 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7YOs \u2013 2 <\/strong>(latest Mr Brightside in 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Prize Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Mile prize money<\/strong> may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million <strong>The Everest<\/strong> and A$10 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-golden-eagle\/\"> <strong>The Golden Eagle<\/strong><\/a> which are both held in Sydney over the spring, but it remains a highlight of the Australian racing calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile prize money is set at A$3,000,000 in total stakes allocated between first to eighth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the Champions Mile winner get?<\/strong> The winning Champions Mile horse receives a total of A$1,800,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for the <strong>official breakdown of Champions Mile prizes<\/strong> on offer from the Champions Mile winner to the eighth horse to cross the finish line in the official Champions Mile results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First: <\/strong>A$1,800,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second:<\/strong> A$540,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third:<\/strong> A$270,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fourth:<\/strong> A$135,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fifth:<\/strong> A$75,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sixth &#8211; Eighth: <\/strong>A$60,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many international horses have won the Champions Mile?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>None. To date, no internationally trained horse has won the Champions Mile with the European gallopers more suited to longer distance races than the sprints \/ middle-distance races in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many horses have won the Champions Mile more than once?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Five horses have won multiple editions of the Champions Mile, most recently Seascay (1994-95). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multiple Champions Mile winners: <\/strong>Iolaire (1907-08), Amounis (1926 &amp; 1929), Aquanita (1960-61), Heroic Stone (1965 &amp; 1967), Seascay (1994-95). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What races will runners out of the Champions Mile target next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a run in the Champions Mile most horses head to the paddock for a spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile barrier draw and allocated Champions Mile gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the<\/strong> <strong>Champions Mile barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Mile barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Wednesday of race week around 9:30am local Melbourne time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the most successful recent Champions Mile barrier draw?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 3 has produced five Champions Mile winners between 2000 and 2024, most recently Mr Brightside (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 16 is the widest gate to produce a Champions Mile winner between 2000 and 2024, most recently Tears I Cry (2007). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 3 is the last gate to produce back-to-back Champions Mile winners with three on the trot with Alligator Blood (2022), Pride Of Jenni (2023) and Mr Brightside (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrier 3 is the latest Champions Mile winning barrier with Mr Brightside in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakdown of winning Champions Mile barriers between 2000-24:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Barrier 1 \u2013 <\/strong>3 (latest Best Of Days in 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 2 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Shillelagh in 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 3 \u2013 <\/strong>5 (latest Mr Brightside in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 4 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest All Silent in 2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 5 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest Hucklebuck in 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 6 \u2013 <\/strong>1 (latest All American in 2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 7 \u2013 <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 8 \u2013 <\/strong>2 (latest Le Romain in 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 9 \u2013<\/strong> 3 (latest Happy Trails in 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 10<\/strong> &#8211; 2 (latest Turn Me Loose in 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 11<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Yulong Prince in 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 12<\/strong> &#8211; 2 (latest Superstorm in 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 13<\/strong> &#8211; 0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 14<\/strong> &#8211; 1 (latest Fierce Impact in 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 15<\/strong> &#8211; 0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrier 16<\/strong> &#8211; 2 (latest Tears I Cry in 2007)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a complete Champions Mile form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Champions Mile field in addition to insider Champions Mile racing tips and betting odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Champions Mile form guides include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Champions Mile race preview and predictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Racing analysis on the event and runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner commentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting out <strong>tipping horses in the Champions Mile <\/strong>or you are an <strong>expert Champions Mile tipster<\/strong>, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a <strong>smart bet on the Champions Mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read the Champions Mile Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse&#8217;s form and performance indicators when looking at <strong>this year&#8217;s Champions Mile form guide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrier Position: <\/strong>Evaluate the horse&#8217;s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Performances: <\/strong>Review the horse&#8217;s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track and Distance Records: <\/strong>Check the horse&#8217;s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jockey and Trainer Stats:<\/strong> Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Champions Mile race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight Carried:<\/strong> Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Champions Mile as this can impact performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Champions Mile results<\/strong> are known when the event takes place on the Saturday after the Melbourne Cup race in early November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bet on the Champions Mile race results<\/strong> weeks ahead of race day with our futures Champions Mile markets here at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betting on the Champions Mile results <\/strong>entails picking the <strong>Champions Mile winning horse<\/strong> and we can help you <strong>place an informed bet on the Champions Mile field<\/strong> with our Champions Mile tips and form guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Champions Mile race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete <strong>Champions Mile finishing order<\/strong> shows what position every horse in the field ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some punters even like to place bets on <strong>what horse will finish last in the Champions Mile results<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champions Mile exotic results<\/strong> show how all the <strong>exotic Champions Mile bet types<\/strong> resulted like the <strong>Champions Mile Quinella<\/strong>, <strong>Champions Mile Exacta<\/strong>, <strong>Champions Mile Trifecta<\/strong>, and <strong>Champions Mile First Four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing a ride in the VRC Champions Mile field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important spring race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia\u2019s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What jockeys are riding in the Champions Mile field<\/strong> is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and <strong>official Champions Mile jockey announcements<\/strong> are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Craig Williams is the latest Champions Mile winning jockey<\/strong> having ridden Mr Brightside to victory in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Craig Williams is the <strong>latest back-to-back Champions Mile winning jockey<\/strong> aboard Best Of Days (2018) and Fierce Impact (2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikita Beriman is the <strong>latest female jockey to win the Champions Mile<\/strong> with Tears I Cry (2007). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are the most successful recent Champions Mile jockeys? <\/strong>Since the year 2000, Craig Williams is the most successful jockey in the race with three wins aboard Best Of Days (2018), Fierce Impact (2019) and Mr Brightside (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Champions Mile horses this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Champions Mile Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the year 2000, is <strong>the most successful Champions Mile winning trainer<\/strong> with four wins is Chris Waller with Albert The Fat (2011), Boban (2013), Shillelagh (2017) and Yulong Prince (2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben, Will &amp; JD Hayes are the <strong>latest Champions Mile winning trainers<\/strong> having prepared Mr Brightside in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pride-of-jenni_2211.jpeg\" alt=\"2023 Champions Mile winner Pride Of Jenni\" class=\"wp-image-20876\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 Champions Mile winner Pride Of Jenni. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cantala Stakes \/ <strong>Champions Mile Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Cantala Stakes \/ Champions Mile winners throughout history include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Violoncello (1922): <\/strong>Violoncello was a British import who made a significant impact on Australian racing in the early 20th century. His win in the Cantala Stakes (now Champions Mile) was part of a stellar career that included victories in the inaugural Cox Plate and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/doncaster-mile\/\">AJC Doncaster Handicap<\/a><\/strong>, showcasing his versatility and class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amounis (1926 &amp; 1929): <\/strong>Amounis is one of the few horses to win the race twice. A champion of his era, he defeated the legendary Phar Lap in the 1930 Warwick Stakes and won 33 races overall. 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His win in the Cantala Stakes came during a season where he dominated the sprinting ranks, winning 12 of his 14 starts and setting multiple track records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gunsynd (1971): <\/strong>Known as the \u201cGoondiwindi Grey,\u201d Gunsynd was a crowd favourite and a champion miler. His Cantala Stakes win was part of a career that included victories in the Epsom Handicap, Toorak Handicap, and a third in the Melbourne Cup. He was later inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taj Rossi (1973): <\/strong>Taj Rossi had a brief but brilliant career, winning the Cantala Stakes during a spring campaign that also included the Cox Plate and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/victoria-derby\/\">Victoria Derby<\/a><\/strong>. He was named Australian Horse of the Year in 1973.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maybe Mahal (1976): <\/strong>Maybe Mahal was a top-class mare who won the Cantala Stakes as part of a dominant run in the mid-1970s. She was named Australian Horse of the Year in 1977 and later inducted into the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Of Man (1978): <\/strong>Family Of Man was a versatile and durable performer, winning the Cantala Stakes with a heavy weight. He had a long career with multiple Group 1 wins and was known for his toughness and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Better Loosen Up (1989): <\/strong>Better Loosen Up won the Cantala Stakes before going on to international glory in the Japan Cup in 1990. 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His win marked the rise of Japanese-bred horses in Australian racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yulong Prince (2020): <\/strong>Yulong Prince made history by becoming a Group 1 winner in both South Africa and Australia. His Cantala Stakes win was a testament to his international class and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alligator Blood (2022): <\/strong>Alligator Blood was a cult hero known for his fighting spirit. His win in the Champions Mile added to a resume that included the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/australian-guineas\/\">Australian Guineas <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/stradbroke-handicap\/\">Stradbroke Handicap<\/a><\/strong>, making him one of the most popular horses of his generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pride Of Jenni (2023): <\/strong>Pride Of Jenni pulled off a remarkable feat by winning both the Empire Rose Stakes and the Champions Mile within a week. 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